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BRISBANE, Australia – September 8, 2001
Following a do-or-die defensive stand at the end of regulation by guard Baron Davis (Charlotte Hornets) and eight points in overtime from Andre Miller (Cleveland Cavaliers), the USA (4-0) survived a scare and rallied in overtime to defeat upset minded Brazil (2-2) 106-98 in semifinals play in the Goodwill Games Saturday.

BRISBANE – September 7, 2001
World champion Michelle KWAN (USA) will go into Saturday’s Free Skate program ranked in second place, after a surprise victory to Russian rival Irina SLUTSKAYA in the Short Program on Thursday

Johnson Bows Out on Goodwill Winming Note - September 7, 2001
SPRINT legend Michael Johnson bowed out of international competition on a winning note tonight, when he anchored the victorious USA 4x400m relay team at the 2001 Goodwill Games in Brisbane.

Olympic Gold Medalist and World Champion Stacy Dragila Captures the Gold Medal in Women's Pole Vault and the 2001 Goodwill Games. - September 5 2001

Marion Jones wins 100m and sets Goodwill Games record - September 4 2001

Track superstar Marion Jones (USA) exacted revenge for her world championship loss by snatching Gold in the women's 100-metres at ANZ stadium tonight.

USA Opens Goodwill Games With 132-58 Thrashing Of Mexico -
September 3 2001
BRISBANE, Australia– Behind Wally Szczerbiak's 18 first half points the USA (1-0) marched out to a 71-33 halftime lead and rolled on to post a record setting 132-58 victory over Mexico (0-1) in both teams' Goodwill Games opener Monday in Brisbane, Australia.

New Recycling Plan For 'Green' Games - August 28, 2001
A strong Australian athletics team, led by recent World Championship medallists Dmitri Markov and Bronwyn Eagles, is confirmed to compete in the 2001 Goodwill Games in Brisbane from September 4 - 7.

Athletes Enroute To Games - August 26, 2001
Queensland Premier Peter Beattie today joined Games organisers to announce the line up of athletes and countries confirmed to compete at the 2001 Goodwill Games, together with the prize money for each sport.

World Medallists Headline Australian Athletics Team For Goodwill Games - August 24, 2001
Spectators at the 2001 Goodwill Games will help trial a new recycling plan, heralding an environmental breakthrough in making Brisbane's sporting venues cleaner and greener.

Games Finalises Triathlon Field - August 24, 2001
2001 Goodwill Games organisers today announced a triathlon field featuring the cream of international triathlon talent, including the current World Champions, Olympic gold medallists and world number one ranked triathletes.

Gold Coast School Comes To The Rescue - August 24, 2001
A local school has come to the rescue to meet the high demand of hundreds of spectators expected to turn out for the Surf Lifesaving competition at the 2001 Goodwill Games.

Australian Boxers Front Up For Goodwill Games - August 20, 2001
When placegetters at the 2001 Goodwill Games step up to the medals podium they will receive a medal featuring a uniquely Brisbane design.

Australia's Goodwill Cycling Team Announced - August 18, 2001
AUSTRALIA'S Cycling team for the 2001 Goodwill Games was announced today as the country's top cyclists, including Olympic Gold medallist Brett Aitken, took their bikes for a spin at the newly revamped Chandler Velodrome.

Games Unveils Medals Design - August 17, 2001
When placegetters at the 2001 Goodwill Games step up to the medals podium they will receive a medal featuring a uniquely Brisbane design.

Aquashell Departs Sydney for Brisbane's Goodwill Games - August 17, 2001
SYDNEY'S famous floating stage, The Aquashell, is on it's way to Brisbane for the 2001 Goodwill Games, where it will play host to a feast of world-class entertainment.

Biggest Banner Ever on Story Bridge - August 16, 2001
A 19-metre-long Goodwill Games banner weighing 95kg was erected on the Story Bridge today, heralding the largest banner ever to be installed on the Brisbane landmark.

Jones Ready for Goodwill Sprint Showdown - August 15, 2001
United States track superstar Marion Jones today spoke about her desire to end the sprint season on a high by winning the 100 metres at the 2001 Goodwill Games.

Construction Kicks Off at Global Village - August 13, 2001
The first major construction for the 2001 Goodwill Games kicks off today, with dozens of labourers and truck drivers turning out to build a massive Global Village in the heart of the Games Hub at South Bank.

TNT To Provide Live Coverage from Brisbane, Australia of the 2001 Goodwill Games Network To Televise 55 Hours Of Original Programming Live - August 15, 2001
Turner Network Television (TNT) will present 83 hours of original programming from the 2001 Goodwill Games in Brisbane, Australia, 55 hours (66%) of which will be live, from August 28 - September 9.

Australian Goodwill Swimming Team Announced - August 8, 2001
AUSTRALIA and the United States can settle all bets on who is the best when they compete in the unique dual team format of the 2001 Goodwill Games swimming competition later this month.

Country Music Stars Catch Goodwill - August 8, 2001
Three of Australia's biggest country music stars will come together to perform in one of the most highly anticipated concerts in the 2001 Goodwill Games free Riverconcerts series.

Goodwill Games Rematch of 100M Women's Sprint - August 7, 2001
OLYMPIC 100m champion Marion Jones will get a chance to regain her sprint crown, when she competes against Zhanna Pintusevich-Block at the 2001 Goodwill Games.

Retailers Get RED-dy for Games - August 7, 2001
Retailers are being urged to show their support for the 2001 Goodwill Games by showing just how RED they can be.

Water Delivery Pours in for Athletes - August 7, 2001
Athletes and volunteers will consume more than 210 000 bottles of water during the 2001 Goodwill Games in Brisbane.

Uniforms Ready Thanks to Gold Coast Company - August 6, 2001
Around 3500 volunteers will be collecting their official 2001 Goodwill Games uniforms from this week, showcasing the creations of a Gold Coast-based company who won the contract to produce the outfits.

Volunteers Get Set for Games - August 5, 2001
Around 3500 volunteers will be collecting their 2001 Goodwill Games uniforms and undergoing intensive training from this week, in preparation for the start of competition on August 29.

Brisbane Painted Red in Banner Blitz - August 2, 2001
Up to 1000 banners will be erected across Brisbane in the lead-up to the 2001 Goodwill Games, including the largest banner ever to be installed on the Story Bridge.
Brisbane will be transformed into a blazing sea of colour when it welcomes thousands of Goodwill Games athletes, interstate, international and local guests from August 29 to September 9.